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3:00 am AKTApprox. 45 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Open PhonesTelephone lines were open for viewer comments on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s ...Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s previous day testimony on the September 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.Politico Correspondent Juana Summers spoke by phone about Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s announcement that the U.S. military is the lifting of the ban on women in combat.

2:55 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 36 min.Democratic National CommitteeDemocratic National Committee Winter MeetingDemocratic National Committee Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and other party ...Democratic National Committee Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and other party leaders spoke at the committee’s winter meeting on their agenda and challenges for the 113th Congress.

4:44 am AKTApprox. 50 min.House Armed Services CommitteeSexual Misconduct Allegations at Lackland Air Force BaseWitnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland ...Witnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. General Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff, said the service was committed to getting rid of sexual misconduct within its ranks and the problem had become a “cancer” for the Air Force. General Edward Rice provided an update on the investigation. The second panel included first-hand accounts of being sexually assaulted from retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cindy McNally and former Air Force Technical Sergeant Jennifer Norris. David Lisak spoke about his work as a forensic consultant on rape cases in the military.

3:48 am AKTApprox. 47 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Gun Control Proposals
; ; Winnie Stachelberg talked about proposed changes to gun laws in reaction to the December 2012 mass ...Winnie Stachelberg talked about proposed changes to gun laws in reaction to the December 2012 mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, and the politics surrounding possible changes. Topics included President Obama’s recommendations, and Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-CA) bill that would stop the sale, transfer, importation and manufacture of more than 100 specifically-named firearms. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

4:32 am AKTApprox. 59 min.Council on Foreign RelationsLIVE Senator Coats on U.S. Foreign Policy
; Senator Dan Coats (R-IN), ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, ...Senator Dan Coats (R-IN), ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, talked about the impact of the federal budget and debt concerns on U.S. foreign policy objectives. He said that fiscal issues would make it difficult to persuade the public that taxpayer dollars were being used efficiently as foreign aid.

5:35 am AKTApprox. 55 min.Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,Aspen InstituteLIVE Secretary Napolitano on the National Security Agenda
; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including ...Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including cybersecurity, immigration reform, border security, and disaster relief. She said the current immigration system did not match the demographics of the country and the way people become citizens needed to be reformed. She also said that a “cyber 9-11” could happen any time and that legislation was need to mitigate the damage.The forum “From Cyber to Immigration, Terrorism to Disasters: Securing America in the Next Administration” was hosted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Aspen Institute.

4:36 am AKTApprox. 41 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Obama Administration Foreign Policy Agenda
; ; Max Boot talked about President Obama’s second term foreign policy agenda and ...Max Boot talked about President Obama’s second term foreign policy agenda and challenges. Topics included threats arising from Middle East regional instability as a result of the “Arab Spring” popular revolutions that began in 2011, and his book, Invisible Army, a history of guerilla warfare. He also reacted to stories in the news that day, such as the Defense Department’s announcement that it would lift the ban on women serving in combat and Secretary of State Clinton’s testimony before two congressional committees on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi.Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

5:31 am AKTApprox. 2 hr. 50 min.U.S. SenateLIVE Senate Session, Part 1The Senate convened for a period of morning business. The Senate convened for a period of morning business.

6:32 am AKTApprox. 32 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalGun Control Proposals
; ; Winnie Stachelberg talked about proposed changes to gun laws in reaction to the December 2012 mass ...Winnie Stachelberg talked about proposed changes to gun laws in reaction to the December 2012 mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, and the politics surrounding possible changes. Topics included President Obama’s recommendations, and Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D-CA) bill that would stop the sale, transfer, importation and manufacture of more than 100 specifically-named firearms. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

5:20 am AKTApprox. 39 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Social Media and the Workplace
; Bradley Shear talked about the application of workplace speech laws to employee remarks made about ...Bradley Shear talked about the application of workplace speech laws to employee remarks made about an employer via social media. Topics included speech covered by the National Labor Relations Act, the impact of social media on company policies, and actions taken at the state level to protect workplace speech.

8:25 am AKTApprox. 45 min.Ten Downing StreetBritain's Role in the European UnionPrime Minister David Cameron spoke about Britain’s relationship with the European Union ...Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU). He pledged to have a referendum on membership if his Conservative Party was elected to power in the next term. He added that “it was time for the British people to have their say” on Europe. He outlined a framework for a new relationship with Europe, which included more flexibility, democratic accountability and “giving power back to member states.”

7:06 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 17 min.U.S. CapitolLIVE Assault Weapons Ban BillDemocratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke ...Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an “uphill” congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law’s enactment.

6:06 am AKTApprox. 3 hr. 49 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeLIVE Secretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

9:14 am AKTApprox. 47 min.Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,Aspen InstituteSecretary Napolitano on the National Security Agenda
; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including ...Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including cybersecurity, immigration reform, border security, and disaster relief. She said the current immigration system did not match the demographics of the country and the way people become citizens needed to be reformed. She also said that a “cyber 9-11” could happen any time and that legislation was need to mitigate the damage.The forum “From Cyber to Immigration, Terrorism to Disasters: Securing America in the Next Administration” was hosted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Aspen Institute.

8:23 am AKTApprox. 3 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalWomen in Combat
; Juana Summers spoke by phone about the lifting of the ban on women in combat. Juana Summers spoke by phone about the lifting of the ban on women in combat.

9:55 am AKTApprox. 25 min.C-SPANLIVE Open Phones on U.S. Foreign PolicyFollowing the nomination hearing for Senator John Kerry for secretary of state, telephone lines ...Following the nomination hearing for Senator John Kerry for secretary of state, telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “What are the biggest foreign policy challenges over the next four years?”

10:01 am AKTApprox. 7 hr.U.S. SenateLIVE Senate Session, Part 2The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the ...The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session.Members voted on Senate rules and use of the filibuster. The Senate adjourned for the first time in the 113th Congress.

8:28 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Irish DailIrish Parliament Examining Current Abortion LawThe Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion ...The Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. Committee members heard testimony from medical and legal experts, religious leaders and advocacy groups on recommendations for more clarity in Ireland’s abortion laws. In this panel, maternity doctors and health professionals testified on abortion law in Ireland. Doctors told committee members that “there is a degree of legal uncertainty” and recommended new laws that were “workable and practical” and protected the rights of doctors.

10:21 am AKTApprox. 18 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSecretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

9:34 am AKTApprox. 40 min.Department of DefenseLIVE Women in Combat
; Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that ...Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that the military was dropping its ban against women in combat. Secretary Panetta said that following a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, women had demonstrated skill, courage, and patriotism and that “unnecessary gender barriers to service” should be removed.

10:40 am AKTApprox. 8 min.White HouseLIVE Financial Regulator Nominations
; ; President Obama announced the nomination of former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White to be chairman of ...President Obama announced the nomination of former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White to be chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the renomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which he was directing under a recess appointment.

5:07 pm AKTApprox. 38 min.Department of DefenseWomen in Combat
; Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that ...Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that the military was dropping its ban against women in combat. Secretary Panetta said that following a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, women had demonstrated skill, courage, and patriotism and that “unnecessary gender barriers to service” should be removed.

10:16 am AKTApprox. 2 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSecretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

10:48 am AKTApprox. 38 min.Department of DefenseWomen in Combat
; Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that ...Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that the military was dropping its ban against women in combat. Secretary Panetta said that following a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, women had demonstrated skill, courage, and patriotism and that “unnecessary gender barriers to service” should be removed.

5:46 pm AKTApprox. 1 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSecretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

10:20 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 42 min.United States Leadership ForumHurricane Sandy Recovery and ReconstructionState and local officials affected by Hurricane Sandy took part in a forum on the next steps in ...State and local officials affected by Hurricane Sandy took part in a forum on the next steps in the recovery effort. They were joined by representatives of relief organizations in gaving an assessment of current recovery situation. Mayor Ed Johnson said the main issue is housing for both renters and homeowners. Panelists from private industry discussed how their businesses are part of the recovery and relief efforts. Topics included the need for careful planning and the decision process for the allocation of relief funds. The U.S. Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C.

11:27 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.U.S. CapitolAssault Weapons Ban BillDemocratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke ...Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an “uphill” congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law’s enactment.

5:48 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.U.S. CapitolAssault Weapons Ban BillDemocratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke ...Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an “uphill” congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law’s enactment.

12:06 pm AKTApprox. 29 min.State CapitolIndiana State of the State AddressNewly-inaugurated Governor Mike Pence delivered a report on the state of the State of Indiana to a ...Newly-inaugurated Governor Mike Pence delivered a report on the state of the State of Indiana to a joint session in the House Chamber.

12:45 pm AKTApprox. 6 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSecretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

7:08 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Council on Foreign RelationsSenator Coats on U.S. Foreign Policy
; Senator Dan Coats (R-IN), ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, ...Senator Dan Coats (R-IN), ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, talked about the impact of the federal budget and debt concerns on U.S. foreign policy objectives. He said that fiscal issues would make it difficult to persuade the public that taxpayer dollars were being used efficiently as foreign aid.

12:37 pm AKTApprox. 34 min.State CapitolWashington Gubernatorial InaugurationGovernor Jay Inslee gave his inaugural address the governor of the state of Washington to a joint ...Governor Jay Inslee gave his inaugural address the governor of the state of Washington to a joint session of the legislature in the State House. Topics included the nearly $1 billion state deficit,climate change, gun control, and transportation. Courtesy of TVW.

12:52 pm AKTApprox. 2 hr. 34 min.Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions CommitteeState of Mental Health Care SystemFederal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health ...Federal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health care system, with a focus on relationships between mental health and gun violence in the wake of the December 2012 shootings at a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school. The hearing examined the mental health system and barriers to providing mental health care. In the first panel, administrators talked about changes in the health care system. Pamela Hyde said that the U.S. mental health system has huge gaps in services that prevent people with mental illnesses from receiving treatment. In the second panel mental health practitioners gave examples of community situations. Topics included the stigma associated with mental health and the importance of employment and peer support, and that that mental Illness is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Panelists also highlighted how current funds could be better spent better and obstacles to getting mental health services to those in need.

8:12 pm AKTApprox. 25 min.State CapitolCalifornia State of the State AddressGovernor Jerry Brown (D) delivered his annual state of the state address at a joint session in the ...Governor Jerry Brown (D) delivered his annual state of the state address at a joint session in the Statehouse. He called on state lawmakers to work on education reform, high speed rail and trade investments with China.Courtesy of California Broadcaster’s Association.

1:14 pm AKTApprox. 43 min.State CapitolNevada State of the State AddressGovernor Brian Sandoval gave the annual state of the state address in the Nevada State House in ...Governor Brian Sandoval gave the annual state of the state address in the Nevada State House in Carson City. He touted job growth in the state, and spoke in depth about his plans to improve education in the state. Courtesy of Nevada Broadcasters Association.

3:29 pm AKTApprox. 3 min.U.S. CapitolAssault Weapons Ban BillDemocratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke ...Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an “uphill” congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law’s enactment.

8:38 pm AKTApprox. 27 min.Republican National CommitteeGovernor Jindal at Republican National Committee Meeting
; Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) was a keynote dinner speaker at the Republican National ...Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) was a keynote dinner speaker at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting at the Westin Charlotte Hotel. He emphasized changes the Republican Party needed to make in order to win elections, saying that the party did not need to change their values but might need to change everything else and to “recalibrate the compass of conservatism.” He also urged a shift in attention away from Capitol Hill to the real world.

2:01 pm AKTApprox. 3 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSecretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

3:34 pm AKTApprox. 25 min.State CapitolCalifornia State of the State AddressGovernor Jerry Brown (D) delivered his annual state of the state address at a joint session in the ...Governor Jerry Brown (D) delivered his annual state of the state address at a joint session in the Statehouse. He called on state lawmakers to work on education reform, high speed rail and trade investments with China.Courtesy of California Broadcaster’s Association.

9:07 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.U.S. CapitolAssault Weapons Ban BillDemocratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke ...Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an “uphill” congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law’s enactment.

2:04 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 55 min.Democratic Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceCongressional Gun Violence Task Force MeetingWitnesses testified on comprehensive steps that Congress could take to reduce gun violence while ...Witnesses testified on comprehensive steps that Congress could take to reduce gun violence while respecting Second Amendment rights. A House Democratic task force on reducing gun violence held a meeting Wednesday. Improving background checks for gun buyers and providing mental health counseling to students were a large part of the discussion. This was the second meeting held by the task force.

4:00 pm AKTApprox. 3 hr. 49 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSecretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

10:26 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Council on Foreign RelationsSenator Coats on U.S. Foreign Policy
; Senator Dan Coats (R-IN), ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, ...Senator Dan Coats (R-IN), ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, talked about the impact of the federal budget and debt concerns on U.S. foreign policy objectives. He said that fiscal issues would make it difficult to persuade the public that taxpayer dollars were being used efficiently as foreign aid.

4:00 pm AKTApprox. 55 min.Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,Aspen InstituteSecretary Napolitano on the National Security Agenda
; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including ...Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including cybersecurity, immigration reform, border security, and disaster relief. She said the current immigration system did not match the demographics of the country and the way people become citizens needed to be reformed. She also said that a “cyber 9-11” could happen any time and that legislation was need to mitigate the damage.The forum “From Cyber to Immigration, Terrorism to Disasters: Securing America in the Next Administration” was hosted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Aspen Institute.

7:50 pm AKTApprox. 3 min.U.S. CapitolAssault Weapons Ban BillDemocratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke ...Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an “uphill” congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law’s enactment.

11:30 pm AKTApprox. 25 min.State CapitolCalifornia State of the State AddressGovernor Jerry Brown (D) delivered his annual state of the state address at a joint session in the ...Governor Jerry Brown (D) delivered his annual state of the state address at a joint session in the Statehouse. He called on state lawmakers to work on education reform, high speed rail and trade investments with China.Courtesy of California Broadcaster’s Association.

4:58 pm AKTApprox. 25 min.World Economic ForumGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel RemarksGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on the ...German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on the state of the eurozone. She said “considerable progress” was being made, but that most eurozone countries must implement the structural reforms needed to reduce government debt levels. Following her remarks, she answered questions.

7:56 pm AKTApprox. 38 min.Department of DefenseWomen in Combat
; Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that ...Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that the military was dropping its ban against women in combat. Secretary Panetta said that following a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, women had demonstrated skill, courage, and patriotism and that “unnecessary gender barriers to service” should be removed.

11:56 pm AKTApprox. 27 min.Republican National CommitteeGovernor Jindal at Republican National Committee Meeting
; Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) was a keynote dinner speaker at the Republican National ...Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) was a keynote dinner speaker at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting at the Westin Charlotte Hotel. He emphasized changes the Republican Party needed to make in order to win elections, saying that the party did not need to change their values but might need to change everything else and to “recalibrate the compass of conservatism.” He also urged a shift in attention away from Capitol Hill to the real world.

5:24 pm AKTApprox. 40 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalObama Administration Foreign Policy Agenda
; ; Max Boot talked about President Obama’s second term foreign policy agenda and ...Max Boot talked about President Obama’s second term foreign policy agenda and challenges. Topics included threats arising from Middle East regional instability as a result of the “Arab Spring” popular revolutions that began in 2011, and his book, Invisible Army, a history of guerilla warfare. He also reacted to stories in the news that day, such as the Defense Department’s announcement that it would lift the ban on women serving in combat and Secretary of State Clinton’s testimony before two congressional committees on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi.Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

8:37 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Howard University | Bunche Intl. Affairs CenterU.S. Africa CommandGeneral Carter Ham talked about the U.S. military role and mission in Africa, as well as the U.S. ...General Carter Ham talked about the U.S. military role and mission in Africa, as well as the U.S. security challenges and counterterrorism efforts in the region. He responded to questions from the audience.

12:26 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.University of Chicago Institute of PoliticsGuns and PoliticsPanelists talked about possible gun control measures and gun violence. Mayor Rahm Emanuel ...Panelists talked about possible gun control measures and gun violence. Mayor Rahm Emanuel said gun control measures needed to include comprehensive background checks and the limit of high capacity magazines. Former Ohio Representative Steven LaTourette said the Republican Party might accept President Obama’s proposals if “common sense” measures that did not place a limitation on the capacity of the ammunition clips were submitted. All the speakers were in favor of closing the loophole that allows any one to buy arms at gun shows and preventing mentally ill people from getting guns.

6:07 pm AKTApprox. 38 min.U.S. CapitolSyria and the Middle EastA bipartisan group of Senators who traveled to Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel the previous ...A bipartisan group of Senators who traveled to Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel the previous week spoke to reporters about their trip. They called for more humanitarian aid to Syria. Senator McCain and others urged for a shift in aid to the region, to provide aid directly to the Syrian opposition.

9:45 pm AKTApprox. 7 min.White HouseFinancial Regulator Nominations
; ; President Obama announced the nomination of former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White to be chairman of ...President Obama announced the nomination of former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White to be chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the renomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which he was directing under a recess appointment.

1:44 am AKTApprox. 32 min.U.S. SenateSenate Debate on the Filibuster RulesSenators McCain (R-AZ) and Levin (D-MI), who led a bipartisan group that came up with a filibuster ...Senators McCain (R-AZ) and Levin (D-MI), who led a bipartisan group that came up with a filibuster reform proposal, held a colloquy on changing Senate rules on the filibuster. Senator Cardin (D-MD), another member of the group, also spoke.

8:15 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions CommitteeState of Mental Health Care SystemFederal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health ...Federal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health care system, with a focus on relationships between mental health and gun violence in the wake of the December 2012 shootings at a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school. The hearing examined the mental health system and barriers to providing mental health care. In the first panel, administrators talked about changes in the health care system. Pamela Hyde said that the U.S. mental health system has huge gaps in services that prevent people with mental illnesses from receiving treatment. In the second panel mental health practitioners gave examples of community situations. Topics included the stigma associated with mental health and the importance of employment and peer support, and that that mental Illness is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Panelists also highlighted how current funds could be better spent better and obstacles to getting mental health services to those in need.

9:54 pm AKTApprox. 3 hr. 49 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSecretary of State Nomination HearingSenator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the ...Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran’s nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain.

9:24 pm AKTApprox. 55 min.Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars,Aspen InstituteSecretary Napolitano on the National Security Agenda
; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including ...Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including cybersecurity, immigration reform, border security, and disaster relief. She said the current immigration system did not match the demographics of the country and the way people become citizens needed to be reformed. She also said that a “cyber 9-11” could happen any time and that legislation was need to mitigate the damage.The forum “From Cyber to Immigration, Terrorism to Disasters: Securing America in the Next Administration” was hosted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Aspen Institute.

1:43 am AKTApprox. 3 min.U.S. CapitolAssault Weapons Ban BillDemocratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke ...Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an “uphill” congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law’s enactment.

2:59 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 35 min.House Ways and Means CommitteeHistory of the Debt LimitWitnesses testified on the history of the national debt limit, negotiations between past ...Witnesses testified on the history of the national debt limit, negotiations between past Congresses and presidents to raise the limit, and executive branch constitutional options when the debt limit is reached. They also addressed congressional options such as Social Security and Medicare reforms, the sources of national debt, tax revenue, and the consequences of reducing the debt too quickly.

10:22 pm AKTApprox. 25 min.World Economic ForumGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel RemarksGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on the ...German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on the state of the eurozone. She said “considerable progress” was being made, but that most eurozone countries must implement the structural reforms needed to reduce government debt levels. Following her remarks, she answered questions.

1:51 am AKTApprox. 38 min.Department of DefenseWomen in Combat
; Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that ...Defense Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey announced that the military was dropping its ban against women in combat. Secretary Panetta said that following a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, women had demonstrated skill, courage, and patriotism and that “unnecessary gender barriers to service” should be removed.

10:48 pm AKTApprox. 40 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalObama Administration Foreign Policy Agenda
; ; Max Boot talked about President Obama’s second term foreign policy agenda and ...Max Boot talked about President Obama’s second term foreign policy agenda and challenges. Topics included threats arising from Middle East regional instability as a result of the “Arab Spring” popular revolutions that began in 2011, and his book, Invisible Army, a history of guerilla warfare. He also reacted to stories in the news that day, such as the Defense Department’s announcement that it would lift the ban on women serving in combat and Secretary of State Clinton’s testimony before two congressional committees on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi.Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

2:31 am AKTApprox. 27 min.Republican National CommitteeGovernor Jindal at Republican National Committee Meeting
; Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) was a keynote dinner speaker at the Republican National ...Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) was a keynote dinner speaker at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting at the Westin Charlotte Hotel. He emphasized changes the Republican Party needed to make in order to win elections, saying that the party did not need to change their values but might need to change everything else and to “recalibrate the compass of conservatism.” He also urged a shift in attention away from Capitol Hill to the real world.

11:31 pm AKTApprox. 38 min.U.S. CapitolSyria and the Middle EastA bipartisan group of Senators who traveled to Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel the previous ...A bipartisan group of Senators who traveled to Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel the previous week spoke to reporters about their trip. They called for more humanitarian aid to Syria. Senator McCain and others urged for a shift in aid to the region, to provide aid directly to the Syrian opposition.

1:39 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 7 min.Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions CommitteeState of Mental Health Care SystemFederal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health ...Federal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health care system, with a focus on relationships between mental health and gun violence in the wake of the December 2012 shootings at a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school. The hearing examined the mental health system and barriers to providing mental health care. In the first panel, administrators talked about changes in the health care system. Pamela Hyde said that the U.S. mental health system has huge gaps in services that prevent people with mental illnesses from receiving treatment. In the second panel mental health practitioners gave examples of community situations. Topics included the stigma associated with mental health and the importance of employment and peer support, and that that mental Illness is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Panelists also highlighted how current funds could be better spent better and obstacles to getting mental health services to those in need.

2:48 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.United States Leadership ForumHurricane Sandy Disaster Relief and RecoverySpeakers talked about their respective organizations and how they took part in the Hurricane Sandy ...Speakers talked about their respective organizations and how they took part in the Hurricane Sandy recovery and relief efforts, illustrated with PowerPoint and pictures from before and after the hurricane. House Appropriations Subcommittee Staff Director Keiffer talked about the Stafford Act and why it was no longer a viable option for disaster funding The United States Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C.